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Festive fervour grips nation as people celebrate Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights with pomp and show - Photogallery

Festive fervour grips nation as people celebrate Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights with pomp and show. Markets and homes are illuminated with traditional diyas, candles and electric LED lights. Exchanging gifts with friends and relatives is one more feature of this festival, which commemorates the return of Lord Rama to his hometown Ayodhya after an exile of 14 years. According to mythology, the residents of Ayodhya had decked up the entire town with diyas and rangolis to celebrate the return of their beloved king. On Dhanteras, devotees worshipped Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha as they believe the blessings of the deities remove all obstacles and brings good luck and prosperity throughout the year. Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. However, Supreme Court imposed ban on the bursting of conventional firecrackers to control air pollution and sound pollution in the country. However, the court allowed only ‘green firecrackers’ to be used on Diwali. (BCCL)

Festive fervour grips nation as people celebrate Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights with pomp and show. Markets and homes are illuminated with traditional diyas, candles and electric LED lights. Exchanging gifts with friends and relatives is one more feature of this festival, which commemorates the return of Lord Rama to his hometown Ayodhya after an exile of 14 years. According to mythology, the residents of Ayodhya had decked up the entire town with diyas and rangolis to celebrate the return of their beloved king. On Dhanteras, devotees worshipped Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha as they believe the blessings of the deities remove all obstacles and brings good luck and prosperity throughout the year. Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. However, Supreme Court imposed ban on the bursting of conventional firecrackers to control air pollution and sound pollution in the country. However, the court allowed only ‘green firecrackers’ to be used on Diwali. (BCCL)